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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

3

Mary Ellen Beliel and Raymond J. Driscoll Repeat Nuptial Vows

Mary Ellen Beliel and Raymond J. Driscoll were married in a 9:00 am ceremony at St. Joseph's Church Wellman. Rev. Leo V. Kuebrich officiated as they exchanged single ring vows and planned a honeymoon to the Ozarks.

Mary Ellen Beliel Raymond J. Driscoll St. Joseph’s Church Vincent Beliel Raymond Joseph Driscoll Timothy Driscoll Wellman St. Joseph's Church Leo V. Kuebrich

Helium Gas Described as Colorless and Lightweight

The text explains helium is a colorless odorless tasteless gas produced in nature by radioactive decay of heavy elements like radium and uranium. It notes helium remains practically weightless and is released at ordinary temperatures.

Sunshine Community Club Hosts Chicken Fry Social

A Thursday schedule notes a 6:30 p.m. chicken fry at the Sunshine Community Club with dish to pass and provisions. Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Stover are listed as hosts.

Sunshine Community Club

Pythian Circle Meets At Mrs Libe Home

Mrs John Libe hosted a Pythian Circle gathering with twelve members and three guests including Mrs Richard Farris of San Jose Calif Mrs Clyde Hill house and Dorothy Libe. The meeting led by Mrs B C Briley featured members reading poems or articles and refreshments served by Dorothy Libe. Mrs Sam Witting to host in September.

John Libe The Pythian Circle Richard Farris San Jose Calif Clyde Hillhouse Dorothy Libe B. C. Briley Dorothy Sam Witting

Breakfast and Golf Event Among Ladies Club Members

Eleven members of the Ladies Golf and Bridge association met Wednesday morning for breakfast and golf at the Country club. Mrs. Dan Brindley won first prize for low gross and Mrs. I. W. Shenefelt won second prize for low putt.

Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Dan Brindley Low Gross I. W. Shenefelt

Pre Nuptial Courtesy Honors Bride to Be

A bridal shower honored Mary Voorhees with Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs. Gifford Morrison hosting at the Miller home. Bridge and canasta were played. top finishers included Dene Carney, Ralph Bauer, Rodney Davis, and Paul Hammerberg. Gifts matched lavender and green colors across 20 guests.

Mary Voorhees Frank Miller Gifford Morrison Dene Carney Ralph Bauer Rodney Davis Paul Hammerberg Miss Voorhees

Kleese Reunion Draws Fifty-One Attendees

Fifty-one were on hand Friday evening August 11 for the Kleese family reunion at the Wright home near Keota. Eldin Bauer presided as officers were elected Isaac Kleese president Ted Griffith vice president Mrs Elwood Kleese secretary. A history and record of the family was read by Mrs Clement Griffith. The next picnic will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Elwood Kleese. Attendees included members of multiple Kleese branches and guests Delores Krotz and Vivian Luers.

Kleese Wilbur Wright Keota Eldin Bauer Isaac Kleese Ted Griffith Elwood Kleese Clement Griffith Betty Kleese Esther Bauer Walter Kleese David Kleese Harry Kleese Frank Kleese Paul Griffith Lamont Donald Griffith Glenwood Lloyd Bauer Davenport Junior Bauer Fresno Califf Harry D. Dusenbery Delores Krotz Ainsworth Vivian Luers Washington

Former Pastor Guests At Cooperative Picnic In Noble

Rev W H Regier former Richer church pastor and family visited Noble area. About 80 friends hosted a cooperative supper at Milton Nebel home before Regier's westward trip. Various local relatives and guests came and returned to Kansas City and Michigan. A Christmas bundles project began at Bicher Sunday school. Mrs Sarah Liechty died at her son Paul's home near Noble. funeral at Sugar Creek church Thursday.

Vernon W. Frey Noble W. H. Regier Colby Kane West Liberty Ohio Regier Milton Nobel Rev Richer Robert Ward Kansas City Raymond Rich Ernestine Ward Audrey Stewart Canay Kan Rich Leonard Leichty Homer Swartzendruber New Jarlisle Everett Roth K. W. Goff Cathrine Miller Allen Goff Winfield F. L. Matson Burlington Kenneth Goff Otto Frey John Rich Noah Wittmer Mt. Pleasant Eddie Hebner Diana Michigan Effie Liechty Paul Liechty Henry Yoder Maleta Maurice Grieser Detroit Lakes Minnesota Fairfield Paul Sugar Creek Church

Lena Schmitt Guest Of Honor At Birthday Dinner

Mrs Lena Schmitt was guest of honor Thursday at a birthday dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs W J Marie Jr Others attending included Mrs Matt Wehr and Mrs Kate Schmitt.

Lena Schmitt W. J. Marie Jr Matt Wehr Kate Schmitt

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